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Biography
Dr. Wolf has experience working in institutional research, effectiveness, assessment and strategic planning within higher education. His work has focused on the use of data analytics to make strategic business decisions and process improvement. He is a member of the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) Research Evaluation Working Group. An international group of practioners working towards fair research assessment practices.
Dr. Wolf serves at the Assistant Vice President for Research & Chief of Staff at the University of Kentucky. In this role, he serves senior leadership as an advisor on strategic priorities, programs, and services that support the research community across campus. In addition, Dr. Wolf is the Director of Research Analytics which maintains robust research business intelligence tools, data analytics, reporting, analysis, and assessment tools.
Research Interests
Professional research interests include: the use of data analytics and business intelligence in decision-making, and impact of social network analysis.
Personal research interests include: equality issues related to gender and sexual minority populations, campus climate, and capacity building.
Courses Taught
AN/MKT 306: Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Gatton College of Buinsess and Economics, University of Kentucky
ISC 497 Special Topics: Data Analytics and Storytelling with Data Integrated Strategic Communications, College of Communication and Information, University of Kentucky
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky
2018
Masters, Public Administration, Eastern Kentucky University
2008
Bachelor of Science, Berea College
2004
External positions
Symposium Chair, Annual Meeting, Society of Research Administrators International
2020 → …
Responsible Evaluation Group, Member, International Network of Research Management Societies
2019 → …
Data Integrity Committee Chair, Society of Research Administrators International
2019 → …
Advisory Board, National Higher Education Benchmarking Institute
2018 → 2021
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Conference: Research Analytics Summit: Building Capacity, Empowering Skill Transfer, and Energizing a Growing Community
9/1/23 → 8/31/24
Project: Research project
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The University of Kentucky Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center
Stevens-Watkins, D., Adatorwovor, R., Canedo, J., Francis, D., Hargons, C., Knudsen, H., Oser, C., Stoops, W., Vickers-Smith, R. & Wolf, B. G.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
8/15/23 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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Responsible Research Evaluation Summit: Using the SCOPE Framework to Evaluate Responsibly
Institute of Museum and Library Services
8/1/23 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
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University of Kentucky SuRE Resource Center
Spear, B., D'Orazio, S., Dupont-Versteegden, E., Fardo, D., Loria Kinsey, A., Murphy, M., Nickell, M., Smalls, B., Stevens-Watkins, D., Stratton, T. & Wolf, B. G.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
9/5/22 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Research Analytics Using the Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) to Impact Institutional Strategy
Wolf, B. G., Sampson, S. & Wallett, E.
9/1/22 → 8/31/24
Project: Research project
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Research Analytics: A Systematic Literature Review
Robershaw, K. & Wolf, B., Feb 24 2023.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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The SCOPE framework – implementing the ideals of responsible research assessment
Himanen, L., Conte, E., Gauffriau, M., Strom, T., Wolf, B. G. & Gadd, E., Sep 28 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: F1000Research. 12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Best Practices for Research Analytics & Business Intelligence within the Research Domain
Wolf, B. G., Hall, T. & Robershaw, K., 2021, In: Research Management Review. 25, 1, p. 1-37 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Data Analytics and Research Administration, Results of a National Data Collection
Wolf, B. G., Hall, T. & Messina, H., Feb 13 2020Research output: Other contribution
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Analytics to drive decision support within research administration
Wolf, B. G. & Dixon, A., 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Prizes
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Fellowship: Global Research Fellowship Award
Wolf, Baron G. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Fellowship: National Summer Data Policy Institute
Wolf, Baron G. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Other distinction
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Collaboration between college and system level research staff: The effective use of the NCCBP data at the college and system level
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker) & Shawna Anderson (Speaker)
2013Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Administrating the NCCBP at a state-wide community college system
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker)
2010Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Research Analytics: Findings from an NCURA Sponsored Research Project related to Best Practices in the Use of Data Analytics
Baron G. Wolf (Speaker), Terri Hall (Speaker) & Katherine Robershaw (Speaker)
Aug 31 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Metrics Intensive Training Program
Martin Kirk (Speaker) & Baron G. Wolf (Speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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National Council of University Research Administrators (External organization)
Baron G. Wolf (Member)
2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network